Key ShinyHunters hacker arrested by police

Law enforcement authorities in the Netherlands, working alongside the FBI, have arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam resident suspected of being a leader of the notorious ShinyHunters hacking collective. The arrest follows extensive investigations into global cyber attacks and data breaches affecting numerous major organizations and high-profile companies. During the subsequent digital forensic analysis of the suspect’s […]

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OpenAI takes on Microsoft with its own ChatGPT office suite

OpenAI is aggressively expanding into the workplace software market, stepping away from its traditional reliance on partner Microsoft by introducing a comprehensive office suite built directly into ChatGPT. During its DevDay conference in San Francisco, the AI lab unveiled features designed to handle word processing, presentations, and collaborative file management, directly challenging established enterprise giants. […]

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US government AI chatbot hides a Minecraft poetry easter egg

The U.S. government recently launched its official public-facing AI chatbot, America.gov, developed in partnership with Google and SpaceXAI. As expected, internet users quickly began testing the system’s limits to see how the new governmental tool would handle rigorous prompting. When users query the chatbot about the popular video game Minecraft, the AI responds with an […]

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AI boom dominates Climate Week in New York amid mixed reactions

Artificial intelligence took center stage at this year’s New York Climate Week, dividing the clean tech community and sparking intense debate. While many energy-focused startups are riding the AI wave to secure vital funding amid soaring data center power demands, critics warn that this narrow focus risks sidelining other critical environmental solutions. The strategic pivot […]

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PNOĒ 2.0 brings lab-grade metabolic breath testing to self-service

PNOĒ is set to launch its PNOĒ 2.0 device on October 1, introducing a self-service breath-testing mask that brings lab-grade metabolic analysis directly to everyday users. Unlike its predecessor which required a trained operator, the new version allows individuals to administer the test themselves in just eight minutes by simply wearing the mask and pushing […]

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Meta spotlights new smart glasses lineup at annual Connect event

At this year’s Meta Connect event, the social media giant placed its smart glasses lineup front and center, unveiling new hardware focused on privacy, entertainment, and practical accessibility rather than intrusive surveillance features. Among the highlights were new audio-only smart glasses featuring six microphones and no camera, effectively addressing prior privacy backlash. These specs integrate […]

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Meta and YouTube will run ads for Elon Musk documentary after all

Meta and YouTube have reversed their initial decisions and announced they will now accept advertisements for director Alex Gibney’s upcoming biographical documentary about Elon Musk. Earlier reports indicated that several major social media platforms had blocked the promotional trailers, initially classifying them under restrictions for political content. The reversal follows appeals from the film’s distributors […]

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Aeropod automates soil aeration without machinery or robots

Muju Earth has introduced the Aeropod, a fingernail-sized device designed to automatically aerate agricultural soil without the need for traditional machinery or robotics. The capsule is dropped into the ground alongside regular seeds using existing farming equipment, eliminating the need for advance tilling. Triggered by temperature, pressure, and moisture, the device bursts open to loosen […]

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Mark Wahlberg to Keynote TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Actor and producer Mark Wahlberg is set to take the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, shifting the spotlight from his Hollywood career to his extensive work as an entrepreneur and investor. Joined by Keebeck Wealth Management founder Bruce K. Lee, he will discuss his transition into institutional-level investing and startup growth. The session will […]

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Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Rebuilds Board After Ouster Attempt

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg has successfully revamped the company’s board of directors just weeks after a failed internal coup aimed at removing him from power. The governance crisis erupted when the previous board voted to place Mullenweg on a leave of absence, a manoeuvre he swiftly overturned within hours by leveraging his dominant voting share […]

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